Part of membership is learning how God has uniquely wired you. There's two parts, Ministry - how do you fit within the body of the church with your unique talents and strengths and outwardly how God created you with your passions and skills for Missions work, or outreach. We utilize two surveys that help you take a deeper look within, the SHAPE and APEST surveys.
The first is called the SHAPE survey. The SHAPE survey stands for:
S. (Spiritual Gifts)
H. (Heart)
A. (Aptitude)
P. (Personality)
E. (Experiences)
By taking the S.H.A.P.E. survey, it will help us to work with you in finding the best fit when it comes to the ministry God might be calling you to do here at the Refuge. It's easy to complete online and it will email you the results. We ask that you either print out and bring with you to Just Desserts event or simply forward it to Angie ([email protected]).
CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SHAPE SURVEY
The first is called the SHAPE survey. The SHAPE survey stands for:
S. (Spiritual Gifts)
H. (Heart)
A. (Aptitude)
P. (Personality)
E. (Experiences)
By taking the S.H.A.P.E. survey, it will help us to work with you in finding the best fit when it comes to the ministry God might be calling you to do here at the Refuge. It's easy to complete online and it will email you the results. We ask that you either print out and bring with you to Just Desserts event or simply forward it to Angie ([email protected]).
CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SHAPE SURVEY
The second survey is called the APEST. Five Fold Ministry is rooted in an examination of Ephesians 4, and especially 4:11-12. APEST is an acronym for each of the “gifts” mentioned in the passage: Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Shepherds (The Greek word for “shepherd” is also translated “pastor”), and Teachers.
A little back ground is helpful to clear up potential confusion. When a person comes to faith in Jesus Christ, it is by the work of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit not only gives us faith, but also equips us for work in God’s Kingdom by giving us spiritual gifts. A spiritual gift is like a super naturally empowered talent or ability, such as service, teaching, encouragement, giving, leadership, mercy and many more. Spiritual gifts which are described in many places in the scriptures, but are unpacked somewhat systematically in 1st Corinthians 11-14 and Romans 12. Everyone who for whom Jesus is Lord has such gifts. No one has all of them. What we find in Ephesians 4 is a little different. In this case, the spiritual gifts are not abilities given to a person. Instead, they are people given to the church for the building up of the church. Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors (aka Shepherds), and Teachers are needed in every church.
The APEST is sent by an outside company - please CLICK HERE to email Angie to send you the link.
A little back ground is helpful to clear up potential confusion. When a person comes to faith in Jesus Christ, it is by the work of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit not only gives us faith, but also equips us for work in God’s Kingdom by giving us spiritual gifts. A spiritual gift is like a super naturally empowered talent or ability, such as service, teaching, encouragement, giving, leadership, mercy and many more. Spiritual gifts which are described in many places in the scriptures, but are unpacked somewhat systematically in 1st Corinthians 11-14 and Romans 12. Everyone who for whom Jesus is Lord has such gifts. No one has all of them. What we find in Ephesians 4 is a little different. In this case, the spiritual gifts are not abilities given to a person. Instead, they are people given to the church for the building up of the church. Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors (aka Shepherds), and Teachers are needed in every church.
The APEST is sent by an outside company - please CLICK HERE to email Angie to send you the link.
